Trump picks oil industry CEO Chris Wright as Energy Secretary

Trump picks oil industry CEO Chris Wright as Energy Secretary
Trump picks oil industry CEO Chris Wright as Energy Secretary

Trump picks oil industry CEO Chris Wright as Energy Secretary
COP29 host Azerbaijan hits out at West in defence of oil and gas

COP29 host Azerbaijan hits out at West in defence of oil and gas
Who are the key voices at the COP29 climate summit in Baku?

Who are the key voices at the COP29 climate summit in Baku?
Taiwan, excluded from climate summit, sets up 'war room' to watch talks

Taiwan, excluded from climate summit, sets up 'war room' to watch talks
UN climate negotiations through the years to COP29

UN climate negotiations through the years to COP29
EU climate chief holds firm on CO2 deadlines for cars

EU climate chief holds firm on CO2 deadlines for cars
Kremlin aide says Germany car industry plight shows green transition risks

Kremlin aide says Germany car industry plight shows green transition risks
Deadlock over climate finance is undermining Paris agreement, Singapore minister says

Deadlock over climate finance is undermining Paris agreement, Singapore minister says
Taiwan, Britain hold new round of trade talks
Taiwan, Britain hold new round of trade talks
China hopes US will continue climate change collaboration whoever wins election, official says

China hopes US will continue climate change collaboration whoever wins election, official says
World will miss Paris climate target as nitrous oxide rises, report says

World will miss Paris climate target as nitrous oxide rises, report says
Inaction on emissions could cut developing Asia's GDP by 17% by 2070, ADB says

Inaction on emissions could cut developing Asia's GDP by 17% by 2070, ADB says
Current climate pledges still fall way short on Paris goals, UN body says

Current climate pledges still fall way short on Paris goals, UN body says
Climate set to warm by 3.1 C without greater action, UN report warns

Climate set to warm by 3.1 C without greater action, UN report warns
Dam disaster deal should curb lawsuits against Vale and BHP, sources say

Dam disaster deal should curb lawsuits against Vale and BHP, sources say
No clear winner in British Columbia election, with most votes counted

No clear winner in British Columbia election, with most votes counted
Brazil state to consult Indigenous people on carbon credits sale

Brazil state to consult Indigenous people on carbon credits sale
EU ministers agree on COP29 negotiating position - official

EU ministers agree on COP29 negotiating position - official
Indigenous groups in Brazil: We were not consulted on carbon credits

Indigenous groups in Brazil: We were not consulted on carbon credits
Global energy-related CO2 emissions set to peak this year, consultancy DNV says

Global energy-related CO2 emissions set to peak this year, consultancy DNV says
Azerbaijan rejects 'disgusting' US human rights criticism before COP29

Azerbaijan rejects 'disgusting' US human rights criticism before COP29
Latin America gears up for clean hydrogen boom but the road is not smooth

Latin America gears up for clean hydrogen boom but the road is not smooth
Canada's 2023 emissions edged lower but progress slow, report says

Canada's 2023 emissions edged lower but progress slow, report says
Weak demand for low-carbon products hampers green investment, COP28 initiative says

Weak demand for low-carbon products hampers green investment, COP28 initiative says
Trudeau set to survive confidence vote next week with opposition support

Trudeau set to survive confidence vote next week with opposition support
Europe's new energy commissioner takes on housing as well as fuel

Europe's new energy commissioner takes on housing as well as fuel
Factbox-Policies of German opposition chief and possible next chancellor Merz

Factbox-Policies of German opposition chief and possible next chancellor Merz
Ozone layer on road to recovery despite volcano eruption, UN weather body says

Ozone layer on road to recovery despite volcano eruption, UN weather body says
COP29 leaders unveil climate funding and energy storage goals

COP29 leaders unveil climate funding and energy storage goals
Tens of thousands in South Korea protest lack of climate progress

Tens of thousands in South Korea protest lack of climate progress
US, China 'narrowing' rift on climate finance in this week's talks, US envoy says

US, China 'narrowing' rift on climate finance in this week's talks, US envoy says
As China, U.S. climate envoys meet, presidential election casts shadow

As China, U.S. climate envoys meet, presidential election casts shadow
Top South Korea court says climate law doesn't protect basic rights

Top South Korea court says climate law doesn't protect basic rights
Spain proposes Energy Minister Ribera for EU Commissioner post

Spain proposes Energy Minister Ribera for EU Commissioner post
Drought-threatened Amazon dolphins studied for climate change impact

Drought-threatened Amazon dolphins studied for climate change impact
Bangladesh power use grows as searing heat eclipses economic disruption

Bangladesh power use grows as searing heat eclipses economic disruption
Second hottest July breaks 13-month record streak, EU scientists say

Second hottest July breaks 13-month record streak, EU scientists say
World's forests failed to curb 2023 climate emissions, study finds

World's forests failed to curb 2023 climate emissions, study finds
South Africa's climate action too slow to meet its bold pledges, says report

South Africa's climate action too slow to meet its bold pledges, says report
Plaintiffs drop 5 climate cases at Europe's human rights court

Plaintiffs drop 5 climate cases at Europe's human rights court
South Africa passes its first sweeping climate change law

South Africa passes its first sweeping climate change law
Analysis-Nuclear wildcard reignites Australia's climate wars

Analysis-Nuclear wildcard reignites Australia's climate wars
Explainer-Von der Leyen reelected as EU Commission boss. What happens now?

Explainer-Von der Leyen reelected as EU Commission boss. What happens now?
South Africa's Ramaphosa urges green energy to avoid carbon border tax

South Africa's Ramaphosa urges green energy to avoid carbon border tax
EU to push at COP29 for followup on deal to curb fossil fuels

EU to push at COP29 for followup on deal to curb fossil fuels
Arctic wildfire emissions rise as blazes sweep Russia's North

Arctic wildfire emissions rise as blazes sweep Russia's North
Explainer-How Indonesia's deforestation persists despite moratorium

Explainer-How Indonesia's deforestation persists despite moratorium
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil